Dewey v. Dewey

VOIGT, Justice.

[¶ 1] In November 1998, John C. and Elizabeth A. Dewey (the Deweys), pro se, sued their son, Carlton P. Dewey (Carlton Dewey), for allegedly breaching a partnership dissolution agreement. The district court granted summary judgment to Carlton Dewey and ultimately sanctioned the Deweys $9,410.00 in attorneys' fees and $164.16 in costs pursuant to W.R.C.P. 11. The Deweys, now represented by counsel, appeal from the district court's order imposing sanctions. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for modification consistent with this opinion.

ISSUE

[¶ 2] The Deweys raise a…